ABOUT AUTHOR
Abigail Payne
Abbey is the Commercial and Environmental Horticulture Agent for UF/IFAS Jackson County Extension. Abbey specializes in helping specialty crop farmers, which includes, fruit and vegetable farmers, as well as nut, ornamental, and sod growers. She also provides homeowners with consultation and guidance on sustainable landscaping practices and weed, insect, and disease identification, and gives management recommendations to solve these issues. Abbey is also the Jackson County Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator.